Slate Roof Ridge Detail

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Slate roof ridge detail.

The copper ridge cap is locked into the base flashings. For more information contact us on 01282 423 444. The usual method for a slate ridge in volves laying some lath 1x or horsefeathers parallel to the ridge and then a metal flashing over this and headlapped down over the last course then running your ridge slates over this and either tarring the peak or installing a metal cap. Install ridge slates and flashings in the same manner as installing slate hips except ridge joints should be caulked.

On average north american produced s 1 rated roofing slate will cost 400 600 usd per square 100 square feet or 4 00 to 6. Hire the best slate roof installers in los angeles ca on homeadvisor. Vertical rod is a lightning rod. The base flashings maintain contact with the shingles by spring action.

We sell copper ridge for roofs at the slate roof warehouse. Get quotes book instantly. We are often asked by designers architects home and building owners what will a slate roof cost me. Copper base flashing is installed on both sides of the batten with brass screws and lead washers.

This detail involves the use of a ridge batten anchored to the ridge pole. In this case 2 5 inch copper roofing nails were used.